At the end of Roma-Fiorentina 5-0, the Roma Femminile striker Benedetta Glionna gave an interview to the reporters present. Here are his words: “So much satisfaction after so much effort and sacrifice, because the results were there, but at team level we worked so hard. There were some more difficult moments, it wasn’t always easy. A difficult but satisfying season. Now I’m very happy, winning in Rome for the second time in a row is truly something incredible, you can feel so much happiness, thanks to the fans and this environment, it’s crazy to have them every Sunday and winning is even better.”
Question from Vocegiallorossa.it – How are you physically?
“Now I’m finally fine, I had some moments like this, but little by little with the gradual playing time I’m getting better and better”.
Question from Vocegiallorossa.it – Have you thought about solving the Italian Cup final next Friday?
“Today the mind is here, but from tomorrow we will think about the final, everyone thinks about the team, we think about the result, about doing well and giving it our all”.
Confirmation was not a given.
“Yes, it wasn’t at all obvious. Winning and reconfirming yourself are even more difficult. When I say that it has been a long and difficult journey with many matches, with moments of ups and downs, it is even more satisfying.”
You’ve had injuries and situations that have slowed you down, but you keep your smile. Where do you find this strength?
“Unfortunately in football there are seasons in which there are injuries and moments like this. The Rome environment helps me a lot, my teammates helped me. Let’s say that I can’t help but smile in such an environment.”
About the future.
“Being in an environment like this helps you want to show more and more. The experience in the squad helps you grow from this point of view. Winning helps you win, it gives you the desire to always give more. These steps make you improve.”
You are one of the most loved footballers. Do you feel like a point of reference?
“This is a crazy environment, so many fans follow us, every Sunday playing here at home makes us feel really at home. I’m happy every time we play here, they make me feel at home, I’m happy that they appreciate me and I hope I can thank them by demonstrating on the pitch.”
Was there a moment when you realized that back-to-back was possible? What do you expect for next year?
“As for me, when there was the lowest moment, the defeat against Inter, we started to recover and worked game after game. We thought about every game and were thinking about getting to the goal. There wasn’t a specific moment. The 3-1 here against Juventus? It was a good performance, we played a great game, but it was a step along the way.”